Five cars stolen in one Chicago neighborhood in just 8 days

By FOX 32 Digital Staff

Published March 12, 2023 3:36pm CDT

West Side residents warned of recent car thefts

The cars were all stolen in the Austin neighborhood, mostly along Washington, between March 2-10.

CHICAGO - Chicago police said that someone has stolen 5 cars in just 8 days – crimes committed just a few blocks apart.

The cars were all stolen in the Austin neighborhood, mostly along Washington, between March 2 and March 10:

North Long near Washington on March 2 between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.
West Washington near North Pine on March 5 between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m.
North Parkside Ave near West Washington between March 5 at 9 p.m. and March 6 at 6:45 a.m.
North Long Ave near West Washington on March 8 between 1 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
North Pine near West Washington on March 10 around 7:40 p.m.

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At least 22 Kia, Hyundai vehicles stolen in Chicago in 5 days

Over 20 cars were stolen during a five-day stretch this January across Chicago's Northwest Side.

Police offered this advice to protect your own car from theft:

Never leave your vehicle running and unoccupied (other than using a remote start)
Invest in an anti-theft device, like a steering wheel lock, especially if you own a frequently stolen make or model
If possible, park in a garage or behind a fence.
Consider buying an alarm with motion detection.
Do not leave any valuables inside your car
If you observe thieves stealing a car, do not confront them and dial 911 immediately